Sohai

Sohai is a village located in Deganga subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.6km away from sub-district headquarter Deganga. Barasat is the district headquarter of Sohai village. As per 2009 stats, Sohai Shetpur is the gram panchayat of Sohai village.

Here you can discover what makes Sohai unique in its vibrant Deganga-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Sohai’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sohai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sohai is 323322. The village spans a total geographical area of 295.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743423. Barasat is nearest town to Sohai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sohai village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Deganga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barasat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sohai

Population of Sohai

According to the 2011 Census, Sohai has a total population of about 4,858, with approximately 2,534 males and 2,324 females. The sex ratio is around 917 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 664 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 73 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 71. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.29%, with male literacy at about 65.39% and female literacy near 58.91%. There are around 1,082 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sohai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sohai

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sohai. As per the 2011 stats, Sohai had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sohai

Knowing the nearby villages of Sohai helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sohai.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sohai